June 23, 2008

West Australia’s proposal for Elgin Marbles repatriation

Posted at 12:35 pm in Elgin Marbles

A proposal to reunite the Parthenon sculptures has been tabled in West Australia’s State Legislative Assembly. This follows on from last year’s expressions of support by both the Premier of New South Wales & by John Howard, Australia’s then Prime Minister.

From:
Athens News Agency

06/23/2008
Parthenon marbles repatriation

A proposal for the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece was tabled in the State Legislative Assembly of Western Australia by governing Labor Party (ALP) member John Biase D’ Orazio.

According to the proposal, the Legislative Assembly is called to support the wish of the Greek-Australian Community as regards the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece and their display in the New Acropolis Museum in Athens.

He also suggests that the W. Australia state parliament convey this stance to the UK government in a proper manner.

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